Climate

Energy Transition

G7 Agrees to Critical Mineral Plan to Boost Energy Transition Push

Group aims to develop new mines and supply chains for critical minerals in 'responsible' manner

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

New G7 Nuclear Energy Alliance Forms as Germany Pulls the Plug on Last Reactors

A nuclear power alliance between the UK, US, Canada, Japan and France has been formed at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in S…

Carbon Emissions

Scientists Trying to Determine What Will Happen to Massive Carbon Stores as Rainforests Dry Out

Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth's land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests…

Carbon Emissions

Veolia Advance Carbon Reductions for One of the Largest Teaching Hospital Trusts in England

Major projects will help the Trust towards the NHS net-zero goal by cutting CO2 by a further 3,847 tonnes per year across two large hospitals using heat pump an…

Carbon Emissions

‘Green Steel’ Would Curb Carbon Emissions, Spur Economic Revival in Southwest Pennsylvania, Study Says

The region is well positioned to lead the industry’s move away from coal-fired production—if it chooses to.

Energy Storage System

Berkshire Hathaway-Owned Us Utility Pacificorp Targets 7.4GW Energy Storage by 2029

Western US electricity utility Pacificorp has released its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) outlining significant solar, wind and storage capacity expansions…

Offshore Wind Power

G7 Ministers Vow to Accelerate Offshore Wind Deployment to Reach 150 GW by 2030

The G7 (Group of Seven) Ministers of Climate, Energy and the Environment have pledged to speed up the buildout of renewable energy projects, including offshore …

Geothermal Power Project

Polish Government Supports Geothermal as Part of Heating Strategy

In an event in Torun, Poland, the Minister of Climate and Environment reiterated the state's support for geothermal energy and efforts to derisk projects.

Carbon Emissions

COP28 President-Designate Highlights Importance of Finance in Climate Action

At a panel discussion organized by the Rockefeller Foundation on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of…

Carbon Emissions

From the Frontlines of the Climate Movement, a Message of Hope

“Not Too Late,” a new anthology edited by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, wants to “change the climate story from despair to possibility.” …

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle

PTT to Make $7 Billion Green Hydrogen Investment With Acwa Power

PTT Group, the Thai state-owned oil and gas conglomerate, plans to invest $7 billion in green hydrogen in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s renewable ener…

Electric Vehicles

Environmental and Economic Benefits of Overhead Cable Line Technology to Power Trucks

Electrical cables have been suspended over trams and trolley tracks for more than 140 years. They've electrified bullet trains in Japan and Amtrak railways …

Carbon Emissions

US Energy Secretary Says G7 Can Lead Global Emissions Cuts

Wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though much faster action is needed to stem global warming, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Gran…

Carbon Emissions

EU Stresses Collaboration Is Crucial for Green Deal Success

In 30 years, the EU reduced emissions by 30% while growing its economy by 60%, said EU Ambassador to the UAE Andrea Matteo Fontana at the 11th IRENA Renewables …

Electrification

Harnessing the Power of a New Electric World

To achieve a net-zero carbon world, we need to revolutionise the way we manage energy and design our buildings, industries, and transportation, says Mohammad Fa…